This COLLECTIBLE BRIAR PIPE is RARE 1966 DUNHILL "SHELL BRIAR" in the CLASSIC CHURCHWARDEN Shape!!! Measuring 10 1/4" LONG , this HANDSOME SHELL is in EXCEPTIONALLY PRISTINE CONDITION with STRONG NOMENCLATURE (including the DUNHILL "C" for "Churchwarden ") that looks like it was stamped yesterday and not 46 years ago!!! It has a Billiard SHAPED BOWL and the DISTINCTIVE HANDMADE DUNHILL MOUTHPIECE!!! It is typical of the EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY we have come to expect from Alfred Dunhill, Ltd. in London! Just look at the features of this Dunhill!!! It is BEAUTIFUL and ELEGANT - - - a special pipe in any collection!

In a field of many Dunhills available on eBay, you will find many cheaper ones. But if the condition of your purchase is important, you will not find a better one on eBay! This particular Dunhill is in exceptionally fine condition - - - especially for a Dunhill that is 53 years old!

The " SHELL" or "SHELL BRIAR" SANDBLASTED Finish is one of Dunhill's original finishes giving rise to many of the early Dunhill Patents. Although Barling originated the sandblating process for pipes (on their "Fossils") they did not patent the process. So, Alfred Dunhill (who was never shy about copying what had been successful for his competition including the Vauen dot for the Dunhill White Spot, Comoy's oversize 800 Series for the Dunhill ODA's, and so on) went ahead and patented the sandblasting process. The early sandblasts were deep and furrowed while later ones were more shallow (probably because of the briar used rather than a difference in the process itself). But the SHELL FINISH has remained one of Dunhill's most popular with pipe smokers around the Globe!

Many collectors believe that the RUGGED SANDBLASTING so-admired by Dunhill connoisseurs came to an end in the early 1960s. Whether true or not, you will have to decide, but this Old Shell MADE IN 1966 should appeal to the most ardent collectors!

This Churchwarden exhibits a NICELY FURROWED SANDBLAST FINISH! The edges remain SHARP and WELL-DEFINED with little sign of buffing or wear! The great condition of this Dunhill is evident from the rim which shows NO rounding! The DARK BROWN/BLACK FINISH is only beginning to show the warm, reddish undertones so cherished by Dunhill collectors! There are NO chips, dents or scratches to detract from the Finish! The Churchwarden collector will quickly notice the WIDE, THICK, LONG TAPERED MOUTHPIECE obviously HAND CUT FROM VULCANITE ROD !!! (Most Churchwarden's come with a thin, machine made standard mouthpiece - - - but NOT Dunhill's as each is crafted by hand.) Every aspect is an example of perfection one need not question when dealing with a Dunhill!

As the pictures reflect, this Churchwarden is in PRISTINE CONDITION . The STRONG NOMENCLATURE reinforces this conclusion. (Note: The "C" for "Churchwarden" is partially stamped on a flaw giving it an odd appearance like the "D"in " DUNHILL." The "F/T" was weakly stamped at the factory because none of the surrounding lettering shows any weakness. But all of the Nomenclature is crisp and clear!) NO varnish, lacquer or shellac was used to enhance the appearance of the Pipe for the photographs (and temporarily conceal imperfections, scratches or toothmarks). And, NO coating was applied to the inside of the bowl to conceal cracks, heat fissures, or burnouts! This Dunhill sparkles as it did when it left the factory!

This Churchwarden measures just OVER 10" LONG with a bowl 1 3/4" TALL!!! The nomenclature is crisp and clear: "C 32 F/T, DUNHILL, SHELL BRIAR, MADE IN ENGLAND 6" [with the "6" equal in size to the "D" in "ENGLAN D"]. (Note: The "C" is for Churchwarden.) The famous Dunhill White Spot logo is inlaid in the mouthpiece. This is a HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE Dunhill Pipe and an EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE of the CLASSIC DUNHILL CHURCHWARDEN!!!

Of course, you will find many Dunhill's on eBay. But NONE be in PRISTINE CONDITION like this one! If the condition of your eBay purchase is of importance to you, this Dunhill is worthy of your con...... read more